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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,390.88, 24,586.38 and 6,002.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,390.88, 24,586.38 and 6,002.63 is: 9,003.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,390.88 : 24,586.38 = 6,002.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,390.88/24,586.38 = 6,002.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,390.88x = 24,586.38 × 6,002.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,390.88x = 147,582,819.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,582,819.25/16,390.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.96

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